Woman’s neurological deficits blamed on lead exposure

Defense claims she never lived at rental; $640,000 settlement

In 1990, the minor plaintiff suffered lead poisoning while residing in rental property owned by the defendant. Her highest blood lead level was 33 ?g/dL (the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that a BLL of 5 ?g/dL or above is cause for concern).
The case was filed by referring counsel in 2010 just prior ...